Sgt. John Earl Shelly's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia

Sgt. John Earl Shelly

January 29, 1951 - May 7, 2026 (75 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

Sgt. John Earl Shelly's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia

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Sconiers Funeral Home

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Sgt. John Earl Shelly

January 29, 1951 - May 7, 2026 (75 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

John Earl Shelly Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Earl Shelly of Columbus, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 75, on May 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Earl Shelly to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may John Earl find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Sconiers Funeral Home (836 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery (553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sconiers Funeral Home



Thu

May 14

Visitation

Sconiers Funeral Home
836 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

Fri

May 15

Funeral service

Sconiers Funeral Home
836 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

Fri

May 15

Burial

Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery
553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

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May 9, 2026

Linda Fleming Graves wrote a sympathy message

“REST CLASSMATE. THE CLASS OF 71 the only One. JOHNSON HOME, I Remember the Good Times, when It TOOK a VILLIAGE, And BOY DID WE HAVE A VILLAGE. PRAYING for Your Family with A Heart of Love and PRAYERS....THE MARSHALL FLEMING FAMILY;”


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